Metra 95-5817 Dash Kit

I wanted to replace it after I got it installed

I installed a Pioneer AVIC-X910BT into my 2002 Ford Escape XLT. Putting a 2Din headunit into this vehicle involves cutting the sub-dash to clearance for the unit. This was disclosed on the website and wasn't much of a surprise to me. I tarped off the inside of my car with old bedsheets and used a rotozip with a carbide rasp attachment which made quick work of removing the plastic material.

The Installation kit attached easily to the head-unit with a couple of screws and I used a harness adapter so I didn't have to cut my factory wires. After making making the connections and soldering them together, I bound them up with zip ties and inserted the unit into the dash.

The dash in my vehicle has quite a bit of room behind it so with a bit of maneuvering I was able to slide the unit and all it's wires (there are a lot of them!) into the dash opening. Unfortunately, the kit doesn't have the fit & finish like my factory stereo had. This kit has uneven gaps between the bezel and the mounting kit. I think it falls short of what an OEM installation would be.

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I brought my car over to my local "Extreme" audio installation center and they admitted to using a slightly different mounting system but which is essentially the same. It would have been better being a black metal plate with a DD hole to stick the radio through. This would have eliminated the gap at the bottom which is filled with a thin plastic filler piece.

Overall, I'm really disappointed with the available dash kits for the 2001-07 Ford Escapes but now that it's been in my car for six months I've kind of gotten used to it.

good value

Worked well, sticks out a little as the Sportrac dash is angled vertically, but still functions well.

Metra in dash kit

The kit is great, my Mercury Marauder has what Ford likes to cal 2 din radio opening but the dash is not big enough to fit a normal 2 din radio. With a little shaving of the top of the dash board and the Metra install kit I was able to fit a Kenwood touch screen DVD navigation head unit in my car. I would recommend this product for anyone wanting to install a 2 din radio on a Ford product.

Works as advertised

Used to install in a 2000 Ford F350 CC. The supplied screws were almost too short, but seem to be holding. Fairly easy to install, but does require the top and bottom of the dash opening to be trimmed. The sides can be left alone except near the corners to allow brackets to sit in flush. Instructions are okay, but as with most things, rather vague. Looks are pretty decent.

Made the install look great

This item I needed to install a 4" radio into my 2000 F250. Worked like a charm. When using you have to grind a little on the bottom of dash to except this but once on radio snapped right into the truck.. Gave it a totally finished look.. Very pleased..

Excellent Product

If you are adding a touchscreen to your F-250 pickup this is the perfect
install kit to go with it. It is very easy to install did not have to file to much of the dash out to make it work.

very good

made istallation very easy

Good for Ford Crown Victoria

Installed this unit in both a 2003 & 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. Lots of questions around installing a double DIN unit in the early cars, but I did not have any issues. The only modification needed is the trimming of the small plastic ridge that surrounds the opening, then the Metra 95-5817 will slide right in.

Work Good

Good fitment and good product

Great product for my 2000 Ford F350

Product was just what I needed to finish the installation of a double DIN player into my DIN and a half opening on my Ford F350.